sau6 gaau3受教

Jyutpingsau6 gaau3

Yalesauh gaau

動詞

Definition

To receive and benefit from instruction or advice; to learn a lesson.

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How it's used

Carries a formal and humble tone, often used when acknowledging wisdom or advice from someone senior or more experienced. It functions as a polite way to close a conversation where one has received valuable insight. While it implies learning, it specifically highlights the act of being taught or enlightened by another person's perspective.

Examples

do1多ze6謝cin4前bui3輩zi2指dim2點，siu2小dai6弟zan1真hai6係sau6受gaau3教laa3喇。

Thanks for your guidance, I have really learnt a lot.

nei5你gong2講go2嗰faan1番waa2話，ling3令ngo5我sau6受gaau3教m4唔siu2少。

What you said has taught me quite a bit.

Common phrases

sau6受gaau3教m4唔siu2少

learnt quite a lot

zan1真hai6係sau6受gaau3教

truly enlightened

Common mistake

Avoid using this in casual settings with peers or friends, as it sounds overly stiff and pretentious. It is strictly reserved for situations where you are genuinely showing respect to a mentor or someone you admire.